2022 YEAR END REVIEW
SPONSORS
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
At BCAGlobal, looking back on the work we have accomplished this past year, we have a lot to be grateful for and much to appreciate
While support for our work continues to grow through grants and sponsorship, we have also seen advancement through the building of relationships This has resulted in successful site-specific programming both locally and internationally As our name reflects - act local, think global The last two years have shown a high-level return on investment for all our partners and collaborators, and we are very proud of this significant milestone for BCAGlobal
It has been nearly three decades since BCA began, and we want to thank all our sponsors and supporters who continue to believe in our mission We are proud to be the first organization to create a platform for food, race, and social justice, using a racial equity lens and bring this to the forefront of the culinary space.
The COVID pandemic brought us many teachable moments Without question, those with the most impact have centered on food insecurity, food justice, community well-being, the social determinants of health, environmental conditions, and the ever-alluding question of "How does the racial equity lens fit into all of this? How do we include environmental justice and climate change in the work we are doing?” BCAGlobal’s response continues to focus on our core program, “Mindful Eating for the Beloved Community” We are especially excited about the new and expanded partnerships we established this past year which include:
· CVS-AETNA
Doordash
The NIH (National Institute of Health) and NNLM (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
The intersection of industry and community wellness meeting culinary arts is a very powerful framework that helps every individual and family, especially in underserved and marginalized areas I encourage everyone to continue to support the BCA’s mission and support the organization in whatever way you can We have a proven track record in making a difference in the hearts, minds, and lives of the people we serve and will continue to serve.
As we remember the past, we are determined to reach a more positive future I encourage everyone to take the time to ponder, contemplate and move towards action to bring sustainable change to form a Beloved Community for all.
Thank you so much for continuing to support BCAGlobal and its important mission Regards, Alex Askew President, BCAGlobal
MINDFUL EATING FOR THE BELOVED COMMUNITY
Mindful Eating for the Beloved Community, also known as MEBC, is a national platform to promote awareness and inspire dialogue about the past and present impact of food in our lives. A healthy and whole body, mind, and spirit lead to increased productivity, better home-work environments, and increased morale for people of all ages. Food is a powerful force in healing and bringing people from all backgrounds together for the common good of the beloved community
This program explores mindful eating methods, connects health with career success, helps produce positive, more inclusive work environments, and fosters leadership and social accountability for role models and mentors.
FOOD EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Food justice is synonymous with social justice. BCA encourages learning experiences within the framework of hospitality/culinary training and industry relationships in order to better understand the systems that impede equity in the food space.
Understanding the systemic challenges to food justice, equity, and diversity in the food space creates opportunities to address these challenges and further a vision of beloved community.
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TESTIMONIALS
"CREATING AN EVENT AROUND BUILDING COMMUNITY AND WELL-BEING IS PRICELESS ” -LORETTA E
“I NOW KNOW I CAN EAT HEALTHY AND ENJOY GREAT TASTES AT THE SAME TIME” -E. SANTIAGO
“THIS EVENT HELPED ME UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF BETTER, HEALTHY COOKING FOR MY FAMILY.” -J. ROSANET
"THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF THIS! THIS IS CERTAINLY GOING TO CHANGE THE WAY I'VE BEEN EATING" - YVETTE HINDS
“I NEVER KNEW KALE COULD BE SO TASTY.” -J. RICHARDSON
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BY MONTH WHAT WE DID THIS YEAR
DIGITAL SPACE INITIATIVE CREATED BY BCAGLOBAL AND THE ALLIANCE OF LEADERSHIP FELLOWS PROVIDED OPENINGS FOR DIALOGUE ABOUT RACIAL DISCRIMINATION AND EQUITY IN THE FOOD SYSTEM INCLUDED PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THIS EXPANSIVE FIELD, INCLUDING CHEFS, FARMERS, WAITERS, AND PEOPLE INTERESTED IN THE PURSUIT OF A JUST FOOD SYSTEM SHARE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE PERSONAL EXPERIENCES REGARDING RACIAL EQUITY IN THE CULINARY AND FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRIES
FEBRUARY
JANUARY MARCH AND APRIL
MINDFUL EATING FOR THE BELOVED COMMUNITY PROGRAM PARTNERED WITH EVENTO (NATIONAL FOOD CULTURAL TRAINING CLASSES) VIRTUAL MEBC CLASSES PARTNERED WITH DOORDASH AS A BLACK HISTORY CULINARY INDUSTRY PARTNER TO PROMOTE BIPOC FOOD PROFESSIONALS AND THE VALUE OF THE CULINARY TRADITIONS THAT HAVE PAVED THE WAY FOR OTHER BLACK FOOD BUSINESSES TO FOLLOW AND THE STANDARDS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS
NIH NLM GRANT AWARD AWARDED FUNDING FROM THE NETWORK OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE, REGION 2 OFFICE (RML 2), TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A COMMUNITY-INFORMED AND ENGAGED MINDFUL EATING PROGRAM IN THE ST THOMAS' ST CROIX-USVI COMMUNITY LONG-TERM GOALS FOR THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE FOCUSING ON BUILDING HEALTH AMBASSADORS FOR THE COMMUNITY THAT WILL BE BETTER EQUIPPED TO LEAD CONVERSATIONS AND ACTIONS
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MAY AND JUNE
FOOD PANTRY DEMO OUR FOOD DEMONSTRATION WORKSHOP TARGETED THE NEED TO TRAIN FOOD-SYSTEM LEADERS ON HOW TO PREPARE THESE FOODS IN A NUTRITIOUS WAY AND HOW TO PRESENT THESE RECIPES TO THEIR WIDER COMMUNITY
JULY OCTOBER
STIRRING THE POT
THE POT PURPOSE: RELEVANT CONVERSATIONS THAT NEED TO HAPPEN AROUND FOOD, RACE, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE TOPICS INCLUDE: SUSTAINABLE KELP FARMING, SOCIAL JUSTICE, FOOD JUSTICE, SLOW FOOD MOVEMENT, RACIAL EQUITY
AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
CVS-AETNA MINDFUL EATING FOR THE BELOVED COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE BRONX COLLABORATING WITH NUTRITIONAL PROFESSIONALS, MINDFUL HEALTH ADVOCATES, CHEFS, AND FOOD SYSTEMS EXPERTS HAS CREATED A POWERFUL FRAMEWORK FOR CREATING COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT THROUGH WELLNESS
SOUTH JERSEY AND JERSEY CITY MINDFUL EATING FOR THE BELOVED COMMUNITY EVENTS-A PLATFORM OF MINDFULNESS EVENTS POWERFUL CONVERSATIONS INCORPORATING FOOD NARRATIVES FROM THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS INTERACTIVE LEARNING, AND EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOPS- BEYOND THE FAMILIAR-THAT PROVE THAT POWERFUL LESSONS CAN BE LEARNED MINDFUL EATING EXPLORES THE HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL FOOD SHIFTS IN THE COMMUNITY
NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
Digital fundraising campaigns
Please consider BCAGlobal for your year-end giving to continue supporting our important mission.
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